Just finished Whateverland, the new book by Alexis Stewart and Jennifer Koppelman Hutt. The thrown together self-proclaimed anti self-help book doesn’t add much to the conversation. Filled with anecdotes and affluence-skewed life advice, the content retreads material familiar to fans of Whatever Martha! or the pair’s satellite radio show. 
The throwaway read was quite the disappointment until I reached the conclusion, where out of no where the two announce, “Our working relationship and friendship were great while they lasted.” Odd, right? It is one thing to have a falling out with a friend; it is another to confess it in the book you co-wrote. Last week Jennifer and Alexis appeared on The Today Show and much ado has been made about Stewart’s icy demeanor. She was chilly, but when has Alexis ever been warm and fuzzy?
Alexis made a few pointed digs about “clingyness” and serving the silent treatment, but so far the details of the friendship demise are sketchy. Jennifer appears to be taking the high road, even going so far as to say she “loves” Alexis despite their rift. So what’s the story ladies? Unless Jennifer dropped your new baby Jude on her head or something, Alexis should really get over it and stop acting like she’s flush with friends. A loyal friend is hard to find. Let the little things go and forgive.
Christian Dior
Rochas
Ralph Lauren
Emilio Pucci
Alexander McQueen
Oscar de la Renta
Emilio Pucci
Backstage at Chloe.
Fendi
Antonio Berardi
Ann Demeulemeester
Valentino
So I’m certainly not suggesting you hand out raisins or anything, but at least consider going vegan when selecting treats to pass out this year. Here are a few animal-friendly options for the ungrateful brats.
Airheads
Jolly Ranchers
Lemonheads
Sour Patch Kids
After struggling with persistent skin issues recently, a trustworthy and glowy-faced friend recommended the Clarisonic face brush. Having owned the “Classic” and “Mia,” she recommended the less expensive and more portable Mia, arguing the expanded features of the Classic cannot justify the added cost.
A week ago, I received my very own Mia. Clarisonic claims the vibrating and rotating brush removes six times more makeup than traditional cleansing. I concur with this claim; my face passes the white towel test after using the Clarisonic. Without question, skin is cleaner and makeup is thoroughly and gently eradicated. The mild humming exfoliation feels like a mini facial massage. The brush works with virtually any cleanser and the waterproof design makes it shower-friendly.
After the first few uses, smoother skin emerges and texture noticeably improves. Makeup glides on skin. Breakouts have improved, but this isn’t a magic machine.
Consider the following drawbacks. The initial investment is around $120. The replacement heads are pricey (2/$40). And who needs another gadget that requires an outlet to charge? It is easy to over do it and cause irritation. Twice a day might be too much for some, even with the sensitive brush.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Giorgio Armani
D&G
Yigal Azrouël
Dolce & Gabbana
Dennis Basso
Jill Stuart
Just Cavalli
Joan Smalls struts at Jean Paul Gaultier.
Stand back and survey your accomplishments with the Seven of Pentacles. After putting in exhausting effort over several weeks, it is time to take a breather and review the progress to date. Take a moment to enjoy the lush and tangible rewards reaped from the substantial nurturing of your heart’s treasures. Time remains to shape and prune the future. Evaluate whether your life is headed in the right direction. When reversed, be wary of lending or asking for a loan.
Halloween is just a week away, so it is officially time to start panicking over a costume. Beware of these common dress-up blunders to avoid humiliation, mockery, and generally making an ass of yourself this year.
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